Filmamker Hariharan wins JC Daniel award for 2019 for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema
- Noted Malayalam filmmaker Hariharan has been selected for the prestigious JC Daniel Award for 2019.
- He has been bestowed with the award for his contribution to Malayalam cinema during the past five decades.
- The award comprises of cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.
About J. C. Daniel Award
- The J. C. Daniel Award is the Kerala’s highest award in Malayalam cinema.
- It is presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a non-profit institution under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala.
- The award is named after JC Daniel, who is regarded as the Father of Malayalam cinema.